Glaucous bluegrass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glaucous bluegrass |
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Poa
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glauca
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Poa glauca, also known as glaucous bluegrass or white bluegrass, is a type of grass. You can find this plant all over the northern parts of the world, especially in cold places. It's also found far away in Patagonia, which is at the southern tip of South America.
About Glaucous Bluegrass
Glaucous bluegrass is a very common plant. It grows well in Arctic and alpine climates. These are places with very cold weather, like the North Pole region or high up in mountains. This grass can also be found in many other areas, even places that have been disturbed or are barren.
Where Does It Grow?
This grass is found across the entire Northern Hemisphere. This means it grows in North America, Europe, and Asia. It's especially common in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, which is a group of islands in northern Canada. It can grow in many different kinds of places, even where the ground is rocky or has been changed by human activity.
What Does It Look Like?
Glaucous bluegrass is a perennial bunchgrass. This means it lives for more than two years and grows in small, dense clumps. Its leaves and stems have a waxy feel. The plant can grow up to about 80 centimeters (about 31 inches) tall. However, it often stays much smaller, sometimes only 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) high.
The part of the plant that holds the seeds is called the inflorescence. It can look different from one plant to another. It usually has thin branches that hold small seed heads called spikelets.
